Choctaw Indian river cane hand woven basket with handle in chain pattern. Natural red and brown dyed swamp cane. Rolled rim design. This basket measures 9.5" across by 4" deep not including the handle.
Basketry is the single traditional art for which Choctaws artists are most widely order recognized. Early Choctaw baskets are made of split river cane and palmetto, colored with plant dyes. https://www.choctawnation.com/basketry
For centuries, Choctaw basket makers have created works of art from the swamp cane that flourishes along Mississippi creek banks. When a present-day basket maker seeks out, cuts and prepares her cane, she uses the same methods as generations of Choctaw women before her. She also adds her own innovations that reflect the changing times. Once, baskets used in the field and the home. Even today, some of he basket styles reflect their original functions. Egg baskets, hamper baskets, and vegetable baskets once held farm produce. Now they hold a place in treasured collections.
A rare addition to your collection.
Product code: Choctaw Indian River Cane Basket w/ handle 9.5" Handcrafted, Native order American Collectibles